Churches Use Debt to Inspire Generosity and Build Momentum

Debt has risen to the top of conversation for many churches. Prior to that, most churches generally accepted the need to take on some debt in order to accomplish a building project with little conversation or concern. Church leaders increasingly feel the pressure to have strategic conversations around the role debt should play in ministry expansion.

Because the topic of debt is so important, RSI will be hosting a free webinar on October 24 for church leaders. You can sign up today.

What RSI discovered was that people will give generously to a debt campaign when it is coupled with vision that is clarified and outlined with a plan. It’s not enough to simply want to eliminate debt. There must be a vision that goes beyond debt so the congregation can completely understand and appreciate the empowering impact repurposing resources from debt service to ministry expansion can have on building momentum.

Every church approaches the conversation around debt differently. The key is not to avoid the conversation. Rather, church leaders should encourage open and honest dialogue around the subject. The person in the pew wants to know that his or her leaders are thinking about the future of the church—not just the present.

The purpose of a debt campaign isn’t about removing a negative stigma. Instead, it is an opportunity to approach ministry with a long-term perspective. Learn more about what your church should be thinking and what next steps you should be considering by signing up today for RSI’s free webinar about church debt on October 24.

What role does debt play in your ministry? How do you plan to strategically address debt in your church?

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Jason is the Director of Content Development for The Unstuck Group. He graduated from Liberty University with a degree in Marketing and a Master of Arts in Christian Leadership. He also received an MBA from Lynchburg College. Jason was a Marketing Consultant for over 7 years. He currently serves as Communications Director at Free Chapel in Gainesville, GA.

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Tony is the Chief Strategic Officer and founder of The Unstuck Group. For 14 years, Tony served on the senior leadership teams at West Ridge Church (Dallas, GA), NewSpring Church (Anderson, SC) and Granger Community Church (Granger, IN). He's written several books and articles that have been featured with the Willow Creek Association, Catalyst and Pastors.com.